tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post4902600464946343270..comments2023-10-23T13:24:42.212-04:00Comments on SurrealTalkBlog.com: Hmmm....how should I handle this?Mr. Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02231406990703923642noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post-14825636098894538512007-09-01T15:14:00.000-04:002007-09-01T15:14:00.000-04:00TDRT and I always seem to be on the same wavelengt...TDRT and I always seem to be on the same wavelength. I was wondering if the conversation was loud on purpose so you could overhear.<BR/><BR/>It sounds like you've gotten some great advice already. Hopefully things work out in your favor.Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02927913231608056129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post-74360565183903954752007-08-30T11:06:00.000-04:002007-08-30T11:06:00.000-04:00Hopefully everything will work out for the best. Y...Hopefully everything will work out for the best. <BR/><BR/>You must definitely "show" that you're an asset. It also won't be bad to see what's on the market to gauge the next step in your career.<BR/><BR/>If anything I've learned working it's that you will always be expendable. Utilize their resources to benefit your long-term goals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post-43340621882439026412007-08-28T11:11:00.000-04:002007-08-28T11:11:00.000-04:00I agree with Life. Is your position a set salary ...I agree with Life. Is your position a set salary or a career lateral position? Does what you do now give you more room to grow? If not, I would bring up the new position by asking your supervisor is there any "new positions" that you can apply for that will substantiate your growth potential.<BR/><BR/>I wish you the best.iiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13369914226460456840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post-10934508219945440022007-08-28T10:43:00.000-04:002007-08-28T10:43:00.000-04:00Are you sure that they weren't having a conversati...Are you sure that they weren't having a conversation within earshot so that you COULD hear them? Maybe they are trying to gauge your reaction.<BR/><BR/>But I can fully understand how you feel. There are 3 employees on our team of 32 that make about $15,000 more than the rest of us and do the same job that we do. But we aren't supposed to know that.That Dude Right Therehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05945947593109685871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post-15807676401829994162007-08-28T08:09:00.000-04:002007-08-28T08:09:00.000-04:00I suggest you start looking for a new job to use a...I suggest you start looking for a new job to use as leverage. Be ready to walk if you have to. Maybe this is a sign its time to move on to bigger and better things. But always, always ask for more than what you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post-40850385653975291952007-08-28T00:35:00.000-04:002007-08-28T00:35:00.000-04:00seems like the timing's rightalso seems like u des...seems like the timing's right<BR/><BR/>also seems like u deserve it<BR/><BR/>fingers crossed hereSoldierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279314633820060748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post-31727507608163300752007-08-27T15:15:00.000-04:002007-08-27T15:15:00.000-04:00Darius - This is strictly business; nothing's pers...Darius - This is strictly business; nothing's personal. I'm not hating one bit. I was thinking I was underpaid before, this happened to be catalyst for what I hope will be change. And remember, the boss violated professional cardinal rule #1 - Thou shalt never discuss money within earshot of other employees. Shame on him for not going into his office to talk about this. <BR/><BR/>I like what I do and I like the people I work with. Too many people are just willing to ship out. There's no harm in discussing this.Mr. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231406990703923642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post-62453029623633033162007-08-27T13:46:00.000-04:002007-08-27T13:46:00.000-04:00So - don't hate or rain on ol' boy's parade for ge...So - don't hate or rain on ol' boy's parade for getting a come up of $25K. Congrats to him. What you need to do is not compare yourself to him...give it time and if it's sufficient and you have your ish in order - then you either move up, or move out...and then you get what you deserve.Darius T. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225878800405121386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post-50198375801121861442007-08-27T11:32:00.000-04:002007-08-27T11:32:00.000-04:00Thanks for the advice guys.The crux of my argument...Thanks for the advice guys.<BR/><BR/>The crux of my argument for getting a raise is: <BR/><BR/>1) next month marks a year since I've started.<BR/><BR/>2) I went to my direct supervisor asking for more responsibility a couple of months ago and received it. <BR/><BR/>3) I've been an asset to my direct boss. She's mentioned how I've been making her life easier.<BR/><BR/>I'm fairly certain I will mention how I know what I know. I don't plan to chastise the ED to the other boss, but the fact remains he made a mistake in having that conversation publicly. I don't anyone will refute that.<BR/><BR/>Icansee - The outline is a good idea. Thanks for that. My non-profit pays slightly better than market value, so I'll probably forgo mentioning that they already pay me slightly more than the market dictates I'm worth. :-)Mr. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231406990703923642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post-40323450168868273012007-08-27T11:09:00.000-04:002007-08-27T11:09:00.000-04:00i agree with life: don't mention what you overhear...i agree with life: don't mention what you overheard. also, i suggest you outline your strengths and contributions to the job in writing. visuals can be very effective.<BR/><BR/>one more thing, you might try researching typical salaries for your position. see what other companies are paying for the kind of work that you do. good luck!icanseeclearlynowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239756059040062016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397080658133607010.post-36230185895596552122007-08-27T10:45:00.000-04:002007-08-27T10:45:00.000-04:00My advice don't mention the new position. It real...My advice don't mention the new position. It really is irrelevant to to getting a raise. I would focus on what you have produced, your time with the company, etc.lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835271031361930205noreply@blogger.com